The Lankenau Funeral Home was established in 1956 by the late(1st Generation) Harold Lankenau (1920-1969) and his wife Grace (1923-1989). After Harold’s death his son Stephen (2ND Generation) took over and expanded the business to consist of 6...

Facts about Barnegat Light, New Jersey

Barnegat Light is a borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 574, reflecting a decline of 190 (-24.9%) from the 764 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 89 (+13.2%) from the 675 counted in the 1990 Census. The borough borders the Atlantic Ocean on Long Beach Island and is home to Barnegat Lighthouse.Barnegat Light was formed as a Borough by the New Jersey Legislature on November 2, 1948, to replace Barnegat City borough, which in turn had been created on March 29, 1904, from portions of Long Beach Township.

Barnegat Light Obituaries

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History

On October 26, 1782, a Belgium Cutter (ship) traveling southward became stranded near the inlet. Image:BarnInlet1944.jpg City in 1944. The first Barnegat Lighthouse tower was built in 1835 to coincide with the increased economic dependence on the inlet. Barnegat Light is a Borough (New Jersey) in Ocean County, New Jersey County, New Jersey, United States. Whaling had been permitted in the area in 1678, timber was often freighted through from sawmills on the mainland, and Cranberry Inlet (opened in 1750 to provide a shortcut for cargo ships) had recently been closed.

Beyond Funeral Planning: Planning for Death Most of the time, talking about advance funeral plans means making financial arrangements for the burial, cremation, or other body interment plan. You can set money aside to cover funeral costs, pay for everything... more »